Anglo
/ˈæŋ.ɡləʊ/noun
A person of English origin or descent, or something relating to England or the English-speaking world.
Did you know?The Angles’ name is traditionally connected with Latin Angulus, meaning “corner” or “angle,” possibly referring to the sharply projecting Angeln peninsula—but the connection remains debated.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ank-
“To bend, flex, or form a curve; a proposed deep root behind words connected with angles and joints.”
Late Antiquity
Latin
Angli
“The Angles, a Germanic people known to Roman writers.”
6th Century
Old English
Engle
“The Angles, the Germanic people whose name became associated with the English.”
9th–11th Century
Old English
Angelcynn
“The English people, literally the kin or race of the Angles.”
14th Century
Middle English
Engel
“English or belonging to the English people.”
19th Century
English
Anglo- / Anglo
“A combining form or noun relating to England, the English, or English-speaking identity.”